Know Your Rights: The Social Security Administration, which now provides benefits to same-sex married couples, will host a Know Your Rights panel discussion. Legal experts as well as advocates for seniors and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community will attend. A reception will start at 6 p.m., and the program will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Bixby Park Community Center, 130 Cherry Ave. RSVP: Porter Gilberg, 562-434-4455 and porterg@centerlb.org.

DANCE

Salsa and Bachata: Café Sevilla in Long Beach will host salsa and bachata dance lessons at 8 p.m. There is a huge dance floor and two-for-one drink specials all night. Josie Neglia and Laura Luu will be teaching the lessons from 8 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. for salsa level one and from 8:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for bachata level one. 140 Pine Ave. The cover charge is $7, or $5 after 9:30 p.m. Information: sevillanightclub.com.

FARMERS MARKET

Marine Stadium: Got a craving for some fresh fruits and vegetables? Come to Marine Stadium, Appian Way and Nieto Avenue, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the weekly farmers market. Bring cash.

Kittenry grand opening: Celebrate the unveiling of spcaLA’s new Kittenry with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Kitten season is around the corner, and spcaLA, in partnership with Wall-Walkers Cat Habitats, has created a special room to prepare for the dozens and dozens of homeless kittens who typically arrive in the spring. The grand opening will take place at 10:30 a.m. at spcaLA P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village & Education Center, 7700 E. Spring St. Information: 562-570-7722 and spcala.com.

COMMUNITY

The Deforest Neighborhood Association: The Deforest Neighborhood Association will have Long Beach police North Station Cmdr. Robert Luman as the featured speaker. Learn about the current crime statistics for North Long Beach, the update on recent shootings and the realignment that has placed 40,000 inmates back into Los Angeles County. Attendees can ask Luman about his plans for North Long Beach. The monthly meeting is free to the public. The group will meet at 7 p.m. at The Deforest Clubhouse, 6255 Deforest Ave. Information: 562-428-7710.

Appointments training: Become involved in the community by becoming an appointee. Join California Women Lead and Junior League of Long Beachfor appointments training tolearn the process that one should take to be appointed to a board, commission and committee at the local and state level. With the number of women in local government decreasing, the goal is to empower women to apply for appointments to reach gender equality on boards and commissions. Women and men are both welcome to join and be part of the movement. Training will start at 6 p.m. at Long Beach Yacht Club, 6201 E. Appian Way. Tickets are free for members of California Women Lead as well as Junior League and $20 for nonmembers. Information: cawomenlead.org/long_beach_2014.

OUTDOORS

Audubon Society Meeting: El Dorado Audubon Society will meet from 9 a.m. to noon at El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 E. Spring St. The monthly program focuses on the preservation of ecology, especially in environments based around birds and wildlife. Meetings are for ages 16 and older. Cost: $10. Information: eldoradoaudubon.org.

En La Noche: Enjoy your Friday nights at the Museum of Latin American Art with art and culture enthusiasts. Take part in an evening of art, food, drink, music and dancing from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at MoLAA, 628 Alamitos Ave. Cost: Free for members and $9 for nonmembers. Information: 562-437-1689 and molaa.com.

HEALTH

Community Outreach Fair: A mobile clinic will be parked at St. Isidore Historical Plaza, 10961 Reagan St., Los Alamitos, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The clinic aims to meet the health needs of medically uninsured of all ages. Patients can receive care on a first-come, first-served basis. A bloodmobile also will be at Casa Youth Shelter, 10911 Reagan St. Los Alamitos Medical Center, 3751 Katella Ave., will have representatives available to help those needing or wanting to enroll in health care plans. Information: partnership4solutions.org.

HOME AND GARDEN

South Bay Home and Garden Show: Take a stroll through displays and exhibits of the latest ideas in home improvement, remodeling, interior design, decorating and landscaping. Informational seminars, demonstrations also will be hosted to help homeowners who look to redecorate their houses. Giveaways, prizes, cooking shows, early-bird gifts and entertainment also will be offered. Admission is free. The show is from noon to 7 p.m. at the Convention Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. Information: 800-358-7469 and homeshowconsultants.com.

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